Sonny Gray has not been the same pitcher since last year. He has extremely struggled in 2016. In 2015, Sonny had a 14-7 record with a 2.73 ERA and 169 strikeouts through 208 innings of work. In 48 innings of work in 2016, Gray has a 6.19 ERA and a 3-5 record.
Day: May 21, 2016
Carlos Beltran’s Hot Start
Carlos Beltran has been on a tear this year. He has nine home runs, 25 RBIs, 11 doubles, and 39 hits through 41 games. In the offseason of 2015, Beltran said that 2016 might be his last season.
CC Sabathia Notches 100 Win with Yankees
On Friday, May 20, 2016, CC Sabathia notched his 100 win with the Yankees. He also won 100 games with the Cleveland Indians. As of May 21, 2016, CC Sabathia has 217 wins.
Reliever Overview
In the game of baseball, many things have changed. One of the most significant things that has changed is now not having the starter pitch the whole game due to injury. They started doing so a long time ago. A while after that, they made a closer role followed by a set-up role.
Who’s a Better Starting pitcher: Felix Hernandez or Clayton Kershaw?
They are the most fearable pitchers of all time. Both have their own share of no-hitters. No let’s look deeply into their statistics.
Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw is the best starting pitcher in the national league. As of 2014, he has won two Cy Young Awards and is a candidate for the 2014 award. The Cy Young Award is an award for the best pitcher in the league. In 2014, Clayton threw a dominant no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies. He also is a four time all-star.
Felix Hernandez
Felix Hernandez is one of the best starting pitchers in the American league. Like Kershaw, he also has a no-hitter. He has only one Cy Young Award and that was in 2010. He strikes out over 200 batters a year.
Mike Trout: 2012-2014
Perhaps one of the best players in baseball, Mike Trout has dominated baseball alongside his team the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In his 3 full seasons, he has lead the American League in runs every season.
Clayton Kershaw Poem
2014 was when Kershaw dominated the league,
Striking out batters 1-2-3.
He struck out 239 batters,
Sending their dreams to shatters.
He went 21-3 with an ERA of 1.77,
The Dodgers’ ace was in Heaven.
He won the Cy Young for the 3rd time,
And he won the MVP showing that he can shine.
Kershaw’s curve is all the rage,
Showing batters that they are not on the same page.
When Kershaw is done,
You may want to run,
The dominance is true,
He WILL fool you.
Mike Trout Poem
Whenever Mike Trout comes to bat,
You are sure to get
A good, hard swat.
The MVP of the All-Star game,
Every year he performs the same,
With a great hit and a perfect play,
He does this every day.
In 2012 he was the Rookie of the Year,
After stealing 49 bases,
And making catches on his rear.
When he won the MVP in 2014,
He showed how his swing can be really mean,
With 36 home runs,
He wasn’t done.
He led the league 111 RBIs,
And scored 115 runs.
Mike gives all his effort and always tries his best,
That is why he isn’t like the rest.
Greg Bird Poem
Bird is the
Word,
As he steps up to the plate,
He makes pitchers cry,
For goodness sake.
Bird can really rock,
Especially when he walks.
He drives in RBIs and can hit a home run,
And he is not done.
His defense is a charm,
Robbing hits
And giving grit,
And showing off his arm.
And in the end,
He likes to send,
The New York fans home with a grin,
To celebrate a Yankees win.
2014 World Series Poem
‘Twas the day after the crucial World Series Game 7,
Torture for some,
For many Heaven.
Travis Ishikawa hit a walk-off home run in the NLCS to advance them to the stage,
While the Kansas City Royals came with their base stealing rage,
.366 is what the ‘’Panda’’ hit,
While Madison Bumgarner gave the hitters grit.
Eric Hosmer batted .351,
But don’t forget,
The Royals that run.
The Giants responded by flashing the leather,
And gave them terrible weather
Joe Panik turned a great double play,
And at the end of the day,
The Giants got the spot,
That no one can top.